Should have workup including:
"Athletes with AF should undergo a workup that includes thyroid function tests, queries for drug use, ECG, and echocardiogram (Class I Recommendation; Level of Evidence B)."
Low risk AF, well tolerated, self-terminating
"Athletes with low-risk AF that is well tolerated and self-terminating may participate in all competitive sports without therapy."
Class I Recommendation; Level of Evidence C
On antithrombotic therapy other than ASA
"In athletes with AF, when antithrombotic therapy, other than aspirin, is indicated, it is reasonable to consider the bleeding risk in the context of the specific sport before clearance."
Class IIa Recommendation; Level of Evidence C
Ablation candidate
"Catheter ablation for AF could obviate the need for rate control or antiarrhythmic drugs and should be considered."
Class IIa Recommendation; Level of Evidence B
Reference: Eligibility and Disqualification Recommendations for Competitive Athletes With Cardiovascular Abnormalities: Task Force 9.
A Scientific Statement From the AHA and ACC. Circulation 2015
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Key: AF = atrial fibrillation, ECG = electrocardiogram, TFT = thyroid function tests, ASA = aspirin